10 new English words for 15 July 2018, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: सुस्त, आलसी
Synonyms: Languid, Torpid, Lethargic, Indolent
Antonyms: Brisk, Active, Lively, Vigorous
Example: The <strong>sluggish</strong> pace of the project is worrisome.
Hindi meaning: बाहरी, असम्बद्ध, असंगत
Synonyms: Impertinent, Irrelevant, Inapposite, Unconnected
Antonyms: Germane, Relevant, Pertinent, Appropriate
Example: These questions are <strong>extraneous</strong> to the issue being discussed.
Hindi meaning: लड़ाकू, युद्धरत
Synonyms: Bellicose, Truculent, Pugnacious, Hostile, Aggressive
Antonyms: Friendly, Affable, Conciliatory, Amicable
Example: She was so <strong>belligerent</strong> that I gave up trying to explain.
Hindi meaning: धैर्य, साहस, दृढ़ता
Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Resilience, Mettle
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timorousness, Timidity, Pusillanimity
Example: She endured her illness with great <strong>fortitude. </strong>
Hindi meaning: मानना, अनुमान किया जाना
Synonyms: Consider, Estimate, Suppose, Surmise
Example: I <strong>Reckon</strong> It's Going To Rain.
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Hindi meaning: दरार, छिद्र
Synonyms: Crack, Fissure, Cleft, Chink, Interstice
Antonyms: Closing, Juncture, Joint
Example: Many creatures hide in <strong>crevices</strong> in the rock.
Hindi meaning: भयभीत, चिंतित, आशंकित
Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Nervous, Concerned
Antonyms: Unimportant, Unknown, Ordinary, Common
Example: With recent job cuts, Kate is<strong> apprehensive</strong> about losing her job
Hindi meaning: समभाव, धीरज
Synonyms: Poise, Aplomb, Imperturbability, Composure
Antonyms: Agitation, Frustration, Irascibility, Perturbation
Example: During the horrible storm, it was hard for us to focus and maintain our <strong>equanimity. </strong>
Hindi meaning: दुबला-पतला, मरियल
Synonyms: Emaciated, Haggard, Cadaverous, Skeletal
Antonyms: Plump, Corpulent, Rotund, Obese, Chubby
Example: He was also suffering from the flu, which made him appear <strong>gaunt</strong> and ill.
Hindi meaning: मुस्कराहट, हंसी
Synonyms: Sneer, Smirk, Laugh, Simper
Antonyms: Gloom, Glower, Grimace, Sulk
Example: I assumed things had gone well for him because he had a big <strong>grin</strong> on his face.
